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  • Monday, June 6th 2022 - 15:36 UTC

    Although still below 2019 levels, tourism arrivals picking up in Europe and the Americas

    WTO data shows that during the first quarter of 2022, Europe welcomed almost four times as many international arrivals (+280%) as in Q1 of 2021

    The World Tourism Organization is reporting that tourism continues to recover at a strong pace. Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022 as in the same period of 2021, with Europe leading the sector’s rebound. Experts are also looking into the future with more optimism.

  • Monday, June 6th 2022 - 10:56 UTC

    Elizabeth II deeply moved on closing day of Platinum Jubilee

    Queen Elizabeth pledged to continue to serve her country as best she can, with the help of her family

    The 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II waved at the crowds and gave a speech from the balcony of Buckingham Palace Sunday on the closing day of her Platinum Jubilee marking her 70th anniversary on the throne, the first-ever such achievement by any British monarch.

  • Monday, June 6th 2022 - 09:00 UTC

    Shooting massacre leaves at least 50 Catholic parishioners dead in Nigeria

    Over 50 Catholic worshippers -including several children- were killed Sunday in a shooting massacre inside and outside a church in southwestern Nigeria. The only ones to survive the attack were the Bishop and the priests, it was reported. The identity and motive of the attackers were not immediately clear.

  • Saturday, June 4th 2022 - 09:55 UTC

    Uruguay rounds-up successful appearance at leading MICE fair

    Uruguay's swift handling of the COVID-19 crisis has positioned the country as one of the safest destinations worldwide, Monzegliio explained

    Uruguay's appearance at the leading IMEX fair in Frankfurt yielded “a very positive balance,” according to tourism officials who represented the country at the global event, which is focused on the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Congresses and Exhibitions) sector.

  • Saturday, June 4th 2022 - 09:39 UTC

    Queen Elizabeth II: 15 things you need to know

    She is believed to be the only British monarch in history properly trained to change a spark plug.

    How much do you know about Britain's longest-reigning monarch? Queen Elizabeth II was 27 years old and 16 months into her role as sovereign when her coronation took place on 2 June 1953 in the historic surroundings of Westminster Abbey – an event that was celebrated with street parties across the country.

  • Saturday, June 4th 2022 - 09:03 UTC

    No more Turkey – it is now “Türkiye”

    It is still unclear whether the name, with a letter that does not exist in the English alphabet, will become widely popular abroad.

    The country is known as “Turkey” has conveyed to the United Nations its decision to change its name to “Türkiye.” In other words, the idea is that the local-language version of the country's name is used worldwide, instead of translations.

  • Friday, June 3rd 2022 - 09:23 UTC

    Mercosur nationals will need a visa to enter Schengen area

    The ETIAS visa will be required even for stopovers

    Nationals of 15 Latin American countries -including all members of Mercosur- and of 60 countries worldwide will need to apply for a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) visa to travel to or through the 26 territories within the so-called Schengen area, effective in 2023.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 23:46 UTC

    Queen greets crowds from the balcony on opening day of Platinum Jubilee

    “I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me,” a thankful sovereign said through a statement

    Queen Elizabeth II looked radiant as she appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Trooping the Colour parade, which marked the opening of the Monarch's Platinum Jubilee, with celebrations scheduled to span through June 5.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 22:00 UTC

    Falklands' War: Royal Marines cadre clear Top Malo House of Argentine special forces

    Captain Boswell of the Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre and 18 of his men were given the task of neutralizing the threat from Top Malo House.

    Forty years ago, British troops were advancing towards Port Stanley in the Falklands – most of them on foot. Standing in the way of the advance was Top Malo House, a property suspected of containing Argentine special forces that sat in a compromising high ground position.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 10:39 UTC

    “Russia and Saudi Arabia closer than ever”, ahead of OPEC+ meeting

    Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavrov met with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and ahead of this week´s OPEC+

    The OPEC+ alliance is solid and the tight cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia has never been stronger, said Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov, following a meeting with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and ahead of this week´s OPEC+ meeting to consider output levels.